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RETAIL TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT A suite of solutions from HP AARON WEISS Vice President and General Manager, Retail Solutions Business Unit, HP DAVID GOSMAN Global Hospitality Segment Manager, HP INNOVATION JOURNAL STAFF The shopping journey is no longer linear—it takes twists and turns, and is much more circular in nature, putting pressure on businesses to be consis- tent and relevant at every touchpoint, as well as anticipate the needs of the customer before they realize they have them. Technology is key to enabling these types of interac- tions, and HP is focused on delivering technology tools and solutions that enable businesses to engage custom- ers and transform their experience. For innovations tailor-made for retail, have a browse through HP’s suite of solutions—from flexible point of sale and design systems, to printing that makes every idea count. POINT OF SALE EVOLVES WITH HP ENGAGE ONE Today’s consumers want access to intuitive and useful technology in stores, whether it allows them to engage with a device on their own or enhances an associate’s abil- ity to provide the best experience possible. HP’s Engage point-of-sale family helps businesses meet this expecta- tion and enhance customer service through innovations in point of sale, self-service, and interactive signage. The HP Engage One point of sale solution is designed to be a multipurpose tool: flexible, durable, and aesthetically cohe- sive to fit into and become part of the environment. When counter space is at a premium, HP Engage One has the ability to be mounted directly to the counter with a single cable running to a hub, freeing up valuable space and creating a more aesthetically pleasing environment. Beyond function- ing as a traditional point of sale terminal, the HP Engage One has also been designed with a variety of accessories and mounting options for ultimate adaptability to any location or use case within a business—without sacrificing performance, thanks to the computing power of Intel ® processors. Moving beyond the counter, HP Engage One’s hybrid design easily transitions from being an employee-operated terminal to a self-service device by rotating the display. For more permanent self-service deployments, the HP Engage One has the versatility to be mounted in a variety of ways, allowing businesses the flexibility to place devices throughout an environment. HP Engage One's single-cable hub mount frees up counter space for a A hybrid design also enables movement beyond the counter for more aesthetically pleasing environment. self-service options. 40 HP Innovation Journal: Retail Transformation